In Greek mythology, Cepheus was the king of Aethiopia and the father of Andromeda, the princess who is saved by the hero Perseus.
Cepheus as the Cepheus constellation.
Metamorphoses of Ovide (the king of Greece, Céphée, and the queen, Cassiopé, thank the hero Perseus for having delivered their daughter Andromeda, offered in sacrifice to a marine monster) by Pierre Mignard (1679) at Louvre Museum, Paris
Andromeda (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Andromeda is the daughter of Cepheus, the king of Aethiopia, and his wife, Cassiopeia. When Cassiopeia boasts that she is more beautiful than the Nereids, Poseidon sends the sea mo
Cepheus (father of Andromeda)
…In Greek mythology, Cepheus (; Ancient Greek: Ancient Greek: Κηφεύς, romanized: Kepheús) was the king of Aethiopia and the father of Andromeda, the princess who is saved by the hero Perseus. Cepheus was the son of either Belus, Agenor or Phoenix. When Belus is described as his father, Achiroe…
Perseus freeing Andromeda after killing Cetus. 1st century AD fresco from the Casa Dei Dioscuri, Pompeii
Perseus defends Andromeda from the monster Cetus by pelting it with stones. Corinthian amphora, 575–550 BC
Andromeda being tied for sacrifice. Apulian red-figure vase, c. 430–420 BC
Perseus holds up Medusa's head so Andromeda may safely see its reflection in the pool below. Fresco, 1st century AD, Pompeii